Chapter 115 The name is Grand

Grand Minotaur was dressed in a suit of ancient armor, made from a combination of leather, metal, and bone. The armor is adorned with various trinkets and symbols, many of which seem to have been taken from his defeated opponents. His fists are wrapped in thick leather gloves, and he carries a large, heavy axe in one hand, its fancy head gleaming in the light.

As he moved, the ground shake beneath his feet, and his presence seemed to fill the air around him with a sense of menace and danger. Grand Minotaur is a formidable opponent, feared by many for his incredible strength and fighting prowess.

The axe minotaur was holding is a massive and formidable weapon, crafted by an expert blacksmith. The handle is made of sturdy oak, carefully selected for its strength and durability, and polished to a smooth finish that feels comfortable to hand. At the base of the handle, a large bronze handguard is mounted, intricately engraved with images of ferocious beasts and ancient warriors.

The head of the axe is an imposing sight to behold, featuring two razor-sharp blades that are honed to a deadly edge. The blades are made from the finest steel, carefully tempered, and reinforced to withstand the most punishing blows. They are mounted on either side of a large bronze spike, which protrudes from the top of the axe head like a deadly horn.

The entire weapon is designed to be both functional and intimidating, with every detail carefully crafted to strike fear into the hearts of the Minotaur's enemies. From the finely etched handguard to the polished wooden handle and deadly blades. In the hands of the skilled Minotaur, it is a fearsome tool of destruction, capable of cutting through armor and bone with ease.

But Suzuka was confident and felt no fear because she had faced Bill many times before who was much more intimidating. She stood her ground, her body tense and ready for whatever the Minotaur had in store.

The crowd was on their feet as Suzuka stepped into the arena, ready to face off against the monstrous Minotaur. She took a deep breath and centered herself, her muscles already rippling with anticipation.

Suzuka stood in the center of the arena, her battle gloves at the ready. Across from her stood the Grand Minotaur, a towering figure covered in thick fur and wielding a massive battle-axe. Suzuka had fought many opponents today, but she knew that the Grand Minotaur would be her toughest challenge yet.

As the referee signaled the start of the match, the bell rang, and the fight began. Suzuka darted around the Minotaur, landing a few quick strikes with her gloves. But the Minotaur was quick for his size, and he swung his axe in a wide arc, forcing Suzuka to back away.

The Minotaur was relentless, his massive frame making him a formidable opponent. But Suzuka was not intimidated. She kept up her barrage of attacks, weaving in and out of the Minotaur's strikes and landing blows with precision and power. Suzuka's confidence grew. She started to take more risks, leaping and spinning around the Minotaur. She landed a few more blows, but they didn't seem to have much effect on the massive beast.

With a roar of anger, the Minotaur charged at Suzuka, his massive horns gleaming in the sunlight. Suzuka reacted quickly, sidestepping the attack and delivering a crushing blow to the monster's exposed side.

The Minotaur roared in pain, but he wasn't finished yet. Suddenly, he turned sideways, his axe raised high. She tried to dodge, but the Minotaur's massive frame blocked her path. The Minotaur swung his axe down, but Suzuka managed to deflect it with her battle gloves. 

He charged at her again, this time landing a glancing blow, with his free hand, that sent her tumbling to the ground. She quickly got back to her feet, feeling battle-thirsty and overconfident, Suzuka took a chance and moved in close to the Minotaur. She landed a few quick strikes to his midsection but the Minotaur guarded with his axe, countering her with a barrage of blows with his fist.

Despite the Minotaur's size and strength, Suzuka refused to give up. She fought back with all her might, her muscles bulging as she channeled her mana to increase her strength and durability. With each blow, she pushed herself to the limit, her body healing almost as quickly as the Minotaur could inflict damage.

As the two fighters clashed, the crowd was on the edge of their seats, in excitement forgetting to breathe. The hype man finally come to his senses and remembered his job, he took to the stage, his voice booming throughout the arena.

"Ladies and gentlemen, am I the only one who forgot to breathe from excitement? This is what we've been waiting for! The brutal beatdown between Helen and the monstrous Minotaur! Who will come out on top in this battle of strength and skill?"

The Minotaur snarled as he stopped his fierce assault and stepped back. "Heh! Little woman! You're strong! You fight like a wild beast, fighting you feels like fighting a fellow minotaur!"

Suzuka quickly answered with a cheeky smirk on her soft lips, "I had a Minotaur as a sparing partner, he thought me well!" 

The minotaur dropped his battle axe to the side and said, "Is that so?! Well then, let's put your skills to the test and see if you have what it takes to take me down, Grand the Minotaur!" His muscles bulged beneath his armor as he moved in to attack.

Suzuka threw a few quick jabs and wiped her nose with a confident smirk before saying to the Minotaur, "Bring it on, big boy. I'm ready to fight." 

The fighters continued to exchange blows, with Suzuka darting and weaving around the Minotaur's massive frame. With lightning-fast reflexes and precise strikes, she landed hit after hit, leaving the Minotaur staggering and reeling. She moved in, throwing a flurry of punches, but Grand easily blocked them, shrugging off her attacks with ease. He responded with a powerful right hook that Suzuka dodged, moving out of range just in time.

The Minotaur fought with all its might, unleashing a flurry of powerful strikes and using its massive horns to devastating effect. Suzuka was forced to dodge and weave, barely avoiding the Minotaur's attacks by the skin of her teeth.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are witnessing history in the making!" he exclaimed with his booming voice. "Two fierce warriors battling it out for supremacy in the ultimate fighting championship!"

Suzuka and the Minotaur circled each other, eyes locked in a deadly stare. The crowd was silent, waiting for the first move to be made.

Suddenly, Suzuka exploded into action, launching a lightning-fast punch at the Minotaur's head. The Minotaur blocked the blow with his massive forearm and countered with a powerful uppercut that sent Suzuka staggering back.

The crowd gasped as Suzuka recovered her balance, and charged back at the Minotaur with a flurry of kicks and punches. The Minotaur absorbed the blows, his leather armor creaking with the force of the impact.

"Unbelievable!" The hypeman shouted, his voice cracking with excitement. "These two warriors are giving it their all, folks! This is what a fight is all about! This is it, folks!" he yelled. "This is the fight of the century! Helen and the Minotaur, battling it out for glory! Who will emerge victorious from this brutal beatdown? Only time will tell!"

Suzuka seized an opportunity and lunged forward, her fist connecting with the Minotaur's stomach. Grand retaliated with a vicious uppercut to the chin, and Suzuka was sent reeling back, her head ringing from the blow. The Minotaur growled, his eyes burning with fury. He charged forward, his fists pounding against Suzuka's ribs, and she gasped for air. Grand towered over her, his eyes cold and merciless as he delivered the final blow, his fist connecting with Suzuka's face.

Minotaur didn't stop there, he delivered a devastating uppercut that sent Suzuka reeling backward. Before she could recover, the Minotaur followed up with a lightning-fast champion right hook to her delicate jawline. Suzuka's eyes rolled back, and she crashed to the ground.

The crowd roared as the referee began the count. "One... two... three..." Suzuka's body lay still on the ground. "Four... five..." The Grand Minotaur raised his axe in victory, basking in the adulation of the crowd. "Six... seven..."

Suddenly, Suzuka's body moved, and she rolled over onto her hands and knees. She shook her head, trying to clear the cobwebs. "Eight... nine..."

Suzuka pushed herself to her feet, her eyes blazing with fury, her bloodlust visible to the naked eye. She glared at the Minotaur, who was caught off-guard by her menacing and sudden recovery. "Ten!" The bell rang, and the fight was over, she was not quick enough to assume the fighting stance before the countdown ended.

Minotaur lowered his weapon with a smug grin on his face. "Ha! Looks like I won this match fair and square," he snarled. "You were too overconfident in your strength and underestimated me. I have far more experience in battle than you. That was the difference that led to the victory."

Suzuka slowly got up, her legs still trembling from the blow to her jaw. She glared at Minotaur with an intense gaze, refusing to give up. "These rules are stupid," she muttered. "If not for that countdown, things might have been different. I could have still fought."

Minotaur let out a chuckle at Suzuka's words, "Hah! You're just making excuses. You lost fair and square. Maybe next time, little girl."

Suzuka gritted her teeth and clenched her fists in frustration. She knew she had underestimated Minotaur's skill and had paid the price. But she was determined to not let this defeat define her.

As she walked away from the arena, she promised herself that she would train harder and come back stronger.

The hypeman of the arena took a deep breath, sweat dripping down his forehead as he prepared to deliver his review of the brutal coliseum fight between Suzuka and the Minotaur.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what a fight! This was a true test of strength and stamina as two titans clashed in the ring. Helen entered this match with a fearless attitude and a fierce fighting style that left the crowd in awe. But the Minotaur was not to be underestimated. He gave Helen the fight of her life with his brute force and many years of combat."

The commentator took a moment to catch his breath as he continued, "I could feel the energy in the arena as the two fighters exchanged blows, each punch landing with a deafening explosion. Helen was holding her own, bobbing and weaving to avoid the Minotaur's devastating attacks. But the Minotaur was relentless, his massive arms swinging with precision as he landed blow after blow."

The hypeman of the arena stood tall, his voice booming across the coliseum, "The crowd was on the edge of their seats, screaming and cheering as Helen refused to back down. She fought with all her might, her fists slamming into the Minotaur's body with incredible force. But despite her best efforts, the Minotaur proved too much for her. In the end, he landed a devastating uppercut followed by a right hook that sent Helen crashing to the ground."

The commentator paused for a moment, catching his breath as the crowd erupted in applause and cheers. "It was a brutal and intense fight, a true showcase of the raw power and skill of both fighters. And while Helen may have lost, she proved herself to be a formidable opponent who deserves respect and admiration for her courage and determination."

The crowd cheered in agreement, some of them jumping out of their seats and clapping their hands in excitement. The hypeman raised his voice to be heard over the din. "And there you have it, folks! What a tournament it was! We witnessed some of the most intense fights in the history of the arena, and we couldn't have asked for more! I hope you all enjoyed this amazing spectacle because I sure did!"